Friday, May 20, 2005 | 8:29 a.m.
Free movie
Las Vegas presents the movie "Indian in the Cupboard" at 7:30 p.m. today at the Cimarron Road Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Concessions will be available for sale, and chairs and blankets are recommended. 229-1607.
Book reading
Author Robert Crowley will read from his book, "Components of Murder," at 5 p.m. Sunday at ReJAVAnate, 3300 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. 845-4335.
Spring Fling Festival
Las Vegas presents a Spring Fling Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Halle Hewetson Elementary School, 701 N. 20th St. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available. 229-2158.
Poets' corner
Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney will host a poets' corner, featuring open-mike participants, at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.
'Together Festival'
Las Vegas presents a free "All Of Us Together Festival" from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. Activities include foods, crafts, games, raffles and a car show. 229-2488.
'Last Chance Dance'
Las Vegas presents a "Last Chance Dance" from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson Junior High School gymnasium, 7701 Ducharme Ave. Tickets are $30 per couple and $20 for individuals. Bring current and high school photos to be scanned in for inclusion in a slide show. 229-6175.
Health, fitness day
Las Vegas presents a Senior Health and Fitness Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. Admission is free, and a free lunch will be served for those who register in advance. 242-7791.
'Bats in the Park'
The Nevada State Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive, presents the free program "Bats in the Park" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Naturalist George Baumgardner, Ph.D., will present his program at the museum, followed by a chance to spot some bats around the park as dusk settles. 486-5205, ext. 227.
Creole Festival
The 21st annual Creole Festival Internationale will be held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Government Center Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The program features lives music, zydeco dance lessons, arts and crafts sales and Creole cuisine. Admission is $12 adults, $5 children and seniors, or $20 for both days. 455-8200.
Film series
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents the following films as part of its film series this month:
Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road -- "Shadow of the Thin Man," 1 p.m. Tuesday; "My Life Without Me" (Rated R), 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Heritage Month
The following events are planned at area libraries as part the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. All events are free:
4 p.m. Friday -- Aloha Hawaii, a showcase of Hawaiian culture, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.
2 p.m. Saturday -- Fashion and dance show, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
2 p.m. Saturday -- Feast of Folktales, Sandy Valley Library, 650 W. Quartz Ave.
6:30 p.m. Tuesday -- Feng Shui, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.
4 p.m. Tuesday -- Friends Around the World, making paper dolls, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.
4 p.m. Wednesday -- Origami, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.
4 p.m. Thursday -- Henna for teens, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.
Monday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. -- The movies "Dreams," 1 p.m.; "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (Rated PG-13), 3 p.m.; "Hero" (Rated PG-13), 5 p.m.; and "Shaolin Soccer," (Rated PG-13), 7 p.m.
Centennial events
The POST Modern, 301 Stewart Ave., will host the following events to celebrate Las Vegas' centennial this week. All events are free. 229-4631:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from Monday to Thursday -- Tours of the POST Modern, formerly the downtown post office.
Book groups
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:
Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.
Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.
Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.
Sahara West Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.
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